HR Systems & Reporting Officer

Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE / 36.5 hours per week.  

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type: fixed term until 30/09/2026

See current salary scales.

Expected Interview date: TBC

Expected start date: ASAP 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the HR Systems & Reporting team during the implementation of our new Software as a Service (SaaS) HR System.

The HR Systems & Reporting Officer will be a key contact for answering system and reporting queries from staff within the department and across the University. Responsibilities will also include maintenance, testing and updating of current and new systems and reports.

Where needed the role will also support in the HR System Implementation Project, which aims to modernise and streamline HR and payroll operations by replacing the current outdated system with a new SaaS solution. The project will automate manual processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and enable accurate, data-driven decision-making, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the HR Division.

About you

As the HR Systems & Reporting Officer we are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual who can organise and prioritise their own workload. Confident with IT systems and applications you will have excellent communication skills to support colleagues with queries, provide information and data.

About our Division

Our HR Division is all about our people. We provide advice and support to Divisions & Schools and our teams are dedicated to working in partnership to achieve positive outcomes for our university, colleagues, and Students alike. Commitment to expanding further into our People Strategy is our focus, and our continued pledge to provide an inclusive and positive working environment will put us at the forefront of becoming an Employer of Choice.

We want our people to grow, therefore, we continue to strive for innovative ways in which we can support and develop careers and aspirations.

Please find further information regarding the division at Human Resources: University of Sussex

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Megan Flockton m.flockton@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'APply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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